Detroit Air Quality Among Worst in U.S., American Lung Association Reports
Experts say biodiesel can help by reducing harmful emissions from diesel-powered vehicles. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. JOHNS, Michigan (April 20, 2023) – The American Lung Association’s new State of the Air report lists Detroit and Wayne County among the nation’s most highly polluted areas. But experts say that expanded use of biodiesel fuel could help […]
MiABC Stakeholders Tour Warner Petroleum Operations in Detroit and Dearborn
The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) partnered with Warner Petroleum Corporation to host MiABC stakeholders with the Michigan Soybean Committee and Michigan Clean Cities Coalition on a tour of Warner’s fuel and asphalt operations in Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan. Participants enjoyed tours of Warner Petroleum’s Waterfront Petroleum Terminal on the Detroit River, railcar operations on […]
MiABC, MSA, and W2 Fuel Host Legislative Tour in Adrian
The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) and Michigan Soybean Association (MSA) partnered with W2 Fuel to host Michigan state legislators and staff at W2 Fuel’s facility in Adrian, Michigan. The event provided industry experts with an opportunity to inform legislators and staff of the environmental, health, and economic benefits of biodiesel produced in Michigan. Discussions […]
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel: What’s the Difference?
By Maria Gerveni, Scott Irwin, and Todd Hubbs of farmdoc daily. Biomass-based diesel has long played an important role in compliance with the U.S. Renewable Fuels (RFS) mandates (e.g., farmdoc daily, July 19, 2017). The two main types of biomass-based diesel fuels used to comply with the RFS mandates are “biodiesel” and “renewable diesel.” Historically, biodiesel production […]
MiABC Partners with Michigan Clean Cities Coalition, Warner Petroleum, Others to Host Clean Ports Workshop
The Michigan Clean Cities Coalition in partnership with Warner Petroleum, the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority, and Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision will host a Clean Ports Workshop on April 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event will be centered around the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel as […]
DOE Announces $14 Million to Optimize Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals
The Department of Energy today announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions. This funding will advance the Biden-Harris administration’s goals to address the climate crisis by building a clean and equitable energy economy and driving innovation in renewable energy and chemicals […]